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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.89, 439.25 and 119.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.89, 439.25 and 119.51 is: 179.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.89 : 439.25 = 119.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.89/439.25 = 119.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.89x = 439.25 × 119.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.89x = 52,491.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,491.97/292.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.22

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